Tom Jones, Edward German's penultimate opera, is a three act comic opera based on the Henry Fielding novel, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling with a libretto jointly authored by Robert Courtneidge and Alexander M. Thompson and lyrics by Charles H. Taylor.

The opera premiered at the Princes' Theatre in Manchester, England, on 3 April 1907 and transferred to the Apollo Theatre in London on 17 April for an initial run of 110 performances.  Produced by Courtneidge, this original production featured several famous actors and actresses of the day including Hayden Coffin in the title role and Ruth Vincent as Sophia.  A review of the original production by The Musical Times is available here.

A Broadway production opened on 11 November at the Astor Theate, produced by Henry W. Savage.  It ran for a total of 65 performances, closing on 4 January 1908.

Roles

Tom Jones, a Foundling (high baritone)
Mr. Allworthy, a Somersetshire Magistrate (bass)
Blifil, his Nephew (baritone)
Benjamin Partridge, a Village Barber (comic baritone)
Squire Western, a "fine Old English Gentleman" (baritone)
Gregory, Grizzle, and Dobbin, his Servants (baritones)
Squire Cloddy, Pimlott, and Tony, friends of Squire Western (non-singing)
An Officer (tenor)
Two Highwaymen (non-singing)
Post Boy (non-singing)
Waiter (non-speaking)
Colonel Hampstead (non-singing)
Tom Edwards (non-singing)
Colonel Wilcox (non-singing)
Sophia, Squire Western's daughter (soprano)
Honour, Maid to Sophia (mezzo-soprano)
Miss Western, Squire Western's Sister (non-singing)
Lady Bellaston, a Lady of Quality (soprano)
Etoff, her Maid (non-speaking)
Hostess of the Inn at Upton (soprano)
Bessie Wiseacre, Lettie Wheatcroft, and Rosie Lucas, Friends of Sophia (non-singing)
Susan, Serving Maid at Upton (non-singing)
Betty and Peggy, Waiting Maids (mezzo-sopranos)

Chorus of Ladies, Gallants, Huntsmen, Soldiers, etc.

Musical Numbers

Act I

1. "Don't you find the weather charming?" (Chorus)
2. "On a Januairy Morning" (Squire Western, Chorus)
3. "West Country Lad" (Tom, Chorus)
4. "To-day my spinet" (Sophia)
5. "Wisdom says 'Festina Lente'" (Sophia, Honour, Tom)
6. "The Barley Mow" (Honour and Gregory, with Betty, Peggy, Dobbin, Grizzle)
7. Madrigal: "Here's a paradox for lovers" (Sophia, Honour, Tom, Allworthy)
8. Finale Act I (Ensemble)

Act II

9. "Hurry, Bustle!  Hurry, bustle!" (Chorus, Hostess, Officer)
10. "A person of parts" (Partridge, Chorus)
11. "Dream o' Day Jill" (Sophia)
12. "Gurt Uncle Jan Tappit" (Gregory, Chorus)
12a. "My Lady's coach has been attacked" (Chorus, Hostess)
13. "As all the Maids" (Honour)
14. Laughing Trio: "You have a pretty wit" (Honour, Gregory, Partridge)
15. "A soldier's scarlet coat" (Tom, Chorus)
16. "Love maketh the heart a garden fair" (Sophia, Chorus)
17. Finale Act II (Ensemble)

Act III

18. Introduction to Act III, Morris Dance
18a. Gavotte: "Glass of Fashion, Mould of Form" (Chorus)
19. "The Green Ribbon" (Honour, Male Chorus)
20. "If love's content" (Tom)
21. Barcarolle: "Beguile, beguile, with music sweet" (Trio of Female Voices, Chorus)
21a. Recitative and Waltz Song: "Which is my own true self?" ... "For Tonight" (Sophia)
22. "Says a well-worn Saw" (Honour, Partridge, Gregory)
22a. Melos
23. Finale Act III: "Hark! The Merry Marriage Bells" (Ensemble)

Additional Resources:

• Wikipedia Article
• Vocal Score at Google Books: A scan of the out-of-copyright 1907 Chappell vocal score, digitized from the holdings of Harvard University.  Take note that this edition of the vocal score differs somewhat from the final edition.
• MIDI Files sequenced by Colin M. Johnson.  This has all the music from the final vocal score, as well as some additional songs from an earlier version.